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Mistargeted

Definition:

1. (adjective) Incorrectly aimed or directed toward a target.

2. (verb) Past tense of "mistarget." To aim or direct something inaccurately towards a target.

Senses:

• Sense 1: Failing to reach or hit the intended target.
• Sense 2: Advertising or marketing campaigns that reach the wrong audience.
• Sense 3: Misdirected efforts or actions resulting in unintended consequences.

Examples:

Adjective: The archer's mistargeted arrow missed the bullseye by several inches.

Verb: She mistargeted her throw and the ball landed outside the designated area.

Sense 1: The missile defense system failed as it consistently mistargeted incoming projectiles.

Sense 2: The mistargeted online advertisement displayed to an audience not interested in the product.

Sense 3: The mistargeted legislation resulted in unintended consequences that affected small businesses.

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